GitForge Documentation
Everything you need to know about setting up and running a GitForge-powered DAO
What is GitForge?
GitForge is a revolutionary framework that transforms your GitHub organization into a fully functional Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO). It leverages GitHub's native features - Issues, Pull Requests, Discussions, and Actions - to create a transparent, automated system for bounty management, governance, and contributor reputation.
GitForge works entirely within GitHub. While it can integrate with blockchain payments, it's designed to work perfectly without any blockchain infrastructure.
Key Features
Automated Bounty System
Create bounties using issue templates, automatically track them, and trigger payments when PRs are merged.
Transparent Governance
Make organizational decisions through GitHub Discussions with reaction-based voting.
Reputation Tracking
Automatically track contributor reputation based on merged PRs and completed bounties.
Zero Configuration
Use the template repository and customize minimal configuration files to get started.
How It Works
GitForge operates through a simple yet powerful workflow:
- Maintainers create bounties using GitHub issue templates with predefined fields for bounty amount, difficulty level, and acceptance criteria.
- Contributors claim bounties by commenting on the issue and then submitting pull requests with their solutions.
- Maintainers review PRs using standard GitHub review workflows, ensuring quality and correctness.
- GitHub Actions trigger payment automatically when a PR is merged, sending funds to the contributor.
- Reputation updates automatically based on merged PRs, building a transparent track record for all contributors.
Quick Example
Here's what a bounty configuration looks like:
{
"bounty_levels": {
"beginner": {
"emoji": "🟢",
"amount": "$50-$200",
"description": "Basic coding, documentation"
},
"intermediate": {
"emoji": "🟡",
"amount": "$200-$500",
"description": "Features, integrations"
},
"advanced": {
"emoji": "🔴",
"amount": "$500-$2000",
"description": "Protocol work, security"
}
},
"payment_method": "USDC",
"auto_payout": true,
"governance": {
"voting_duration_days": 7,
"approval_threshold": 0.6
}
}Getting Started
Ready to set up your own GitForge DAO? Follow these steps:
Setup Guide
Learn how to create your repository from the template and configure it for your organization.
Read Setup GuideQuick Start
Get up and running in 5 minutes with our streamlined quick start tutorial.
Quick StartCreate Bounties
Learn how to create effective bounties that attract quality contributors.
Learn MoreUse Cases
GitForge is perfect for various types of organizations:
Open Source Projects
Incentivize contributors to help with issues, features, and documentation.
Startups
Build a distributed team and pay for specific deliverables without hiring full-time.
DAOs
Manage treasury allocations transparently with community governance.
Research Groups
Coordinate collaborative research with transparent contribution tracking.
Community & Support
Join our growing community of GitForge users: